Digital Animator Courses
A Digital Animator creates animated scenes for media, collaborating with teams, following directions, and using digital software to meet production deadlines.
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How do I become a Digital Animator
Get qualified to work as a Digital Animator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CUA51020
Duration
6 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) primes you for a career in the exciting field of animation and visual effects. Whether you’re designing games or need the skills to create cutting edge 3D content, this is the career qualification for you. The course covers: establishing a creative practice and freelance design business, creating 3D digital models and animations, realising creative projects, designing character animations, managing copyright, designing games a...
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Duration
6 months - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus
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CUA51020
Duration
8 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media is an exciting qualification for the next generation of film makers and screen producers, as well as anyone wanting to advance their career in television, radio, film, or visual effects. Your studies begin with a sound introduction to the creative arts industry in Australia (and worldwide) — you’ll be developing ideas for later production work and building a solid creative practice. Choose specialisation electives to support your career aspirations: animation and v...
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Duration
8 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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CUA41220
Duration
4 months - 6 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Animation and visual effects is an exciting new screen media career and the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) is your entry point. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work effectively in the creative arts industry and gives you the opportunity to work with the latest 2D and 3D animation technologies. The course covers: creating advanced 3D models, creating digital visual effects, producing innovative video art, refining your illustrative ...
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Duration
4 months - 6 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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ICT50220
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Want to learn how to design games and cool 3D characters? The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design) delivers the programming and design skills you need. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing ICT knowledge, teaching you how to originate and develop your gaming ideas into complex 3D characters and animated sequences. The course covers: working in the 3D games environment, animating 3D characters, producing digital animation sequences, managing technical art an...
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Common questions
How much does a Digital Animator earn?
In Australia, a full time Digital Animator generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Digital Animator?
There has been strong employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 2,100 people working as an animator in Australia and many of them specialise as a Digital Animator. Digital Animators may find work in larger towns and cities where media productions are based.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Digital Animator?
A Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies is an excellent qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Digital Animator. This course looks at creating 2D digital animations and developing and using digital media technologies. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Information Technology, a Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games or a Diploma of Screen and Media.
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A Digital Animator uses a range of technologies to produce animated scenes for use in various media. Your animations may be used online or for television or film productions. Digital Animators may prepare a message such as in an advertisement or tell a story such as an illustrated movie. You may be involved in all stages of the production process from discussing ideas and creating storyboards to preparing animation sequences and editing the finished product.
Digital Animators need to be able to work with a larger production team and should be able to follow directions and communicate well with both colleagues and clients. It’s important that you are skilled in a range of digital software and can work to meet deadlines. Digital Animators need to have an excellent visual imagination and should be able to come up with creative and unique ideas.
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